TP-Link Archer C5400X Archer C5400XUS V1 Quick Installation Guide

If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem,

connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s Internet port, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.

Connect the Hardware

Before You Start

Turn off your modem, if any, and

remove the backup battery if it

has one.

Configure the Router

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

1. Download the Tether app.

Scan for Tether

Tether

or

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password are printed

on the label at the bottom of the router.

1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly

or with an Ethernet cable.

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_1

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_2

2. Launch a web browser, and enter

http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in

the address bar. Create a password to log in.

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to

set up the internet connection and

register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need

Help? in this guide.

http://tplinkwifi.net

Let’s Get Started

Confirm Password

Password

Hold the antennas from

the base and push them

fully into the slots.

Internet

1

3

Connect the modem to

the router’s Internet port

with an Ethernet cable.

2

Turn on the modem, and then wait

about 2 minutes for it to restart.

Connect the power adapter to

the router and turn on the router.

Verify the

LED on the top is solid on (red

or white) before moving on.

4

2. Tap the

button in the Tether app and

select Archer C5400X. Follow the steps

to complete the setup and connect to

the internet.

Choose your device type

Archer C5400X

Range Extender

Router